May verdict

Poland in May

Weather score40Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Krakow, Poland, Poland travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

18°C

Rain

66mm

Sun

6.8h

Sea

2°C

Weather score

40

Mixed

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 2°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May18°C average high

May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May66mm average rain

May sits near Poland's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May6.8 hours average sun

May is one of Poland's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May2°C average sea

May is close to Poland's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJune to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 3°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May40 weather score

May sits close to Poland's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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